STEVE COTTAM ON UPGRADING THE CLOUD-BASED STREAMING SERVICE

Antstreamhas come a long way since it made its debut and it has quickly become the go-to place for playing classic retro games online. While we had issues with certain aspects of the service when it first launched, there’s no denying how responsive it feels to play games online now and improvements are continually being made to the service.

Numerous competitions are in place too, ensuring there’s plenty of entertainment to be had for those that have subscribed. Games are continually getting added as well, and one of the more unusual additions is the planned MSX games that are being added.

However, as Antstream’s CEO Steve Cottam tells us, the inclusion of MSX games makes perfect sense when you look at the larger picture. “Antstream is a global gaming service and while the MSX was not hugely popular in the UK, in other territories such as Japan and Brazil, it was a major part of the gaming ecosystem,” Steve tells us. “The MSX system was actually the machine I first learnt to code Z80, so it holds a special place in my heart as it set me on a path that ultimately led to the creation of Antstream Arcade. It is an absolute privilege to be entrusted with the MSX brand for cloud streaming.”